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Philip Conneller

In Philip Conneller’s eight years with Casino.org, he has covered the gaming industry from Las Vegas to Macau and everything in between. He currently focuses his coverage on gaming law, white-collar crime, global money laundering, tribal gaming, politics, and regulation.

Philip was the original features editor for poker’s Bluff Magazine and editor for Bluff Europe, which he helped launch. His writing has also been featured in ESPN, Forbes, Time Out, The Sun, and The Daily Star, as well as iGaming Business, eGaming Review, and numerous other industry news and tech websites.

His news stories for Casino.org/news have been linked by The Washington Post, The Daily Mail, People Magazine, and Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show, among many others.

Philip once won $20,000 with 7-2 off-suit. He has been reprimanded for unwittingly playing Elton John’s piano on two separate occasions on both sides of the Atlantic.

He became a writer because he is a lousy pianist.

Philip lives outside London with his wife and children, where he spends his time agonizing about Arsenal FC.

Contact Philip at philip.conneller@casino.org.

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4177 stories by Philip Conneller

South Dakota Blackjack Cheat Sentenced for Witness Tampering
November 29, 2023

South Dakota Blackjack Cheat Sentenced for Witness Tampering

A convicted blackjack cheat from Aberdeen, SD, has landed more prison time after pleading guilty to intimidating a witness – his wife. Jordan Anthony Rondell, 36, was part of a team that conspired to bilk...

Written by Philip Conneller
Imperial Pacific Int’l. Honcho Labeled ‘Crime Boss’ in China
November 28, 2023

Imperial Pacific Int’l. Honcho Labeled ‘Crime Boss’ in China

The developer behind a controversial casino resort project on the U.S. Commonwealth island of Saipan has been designated the “head of a criminal syndicate” by a court in China. Ji Xiaobo, whereabouts unknown, controls Imperial...

Written by Philip Conneller
Indiana Financial Adviser Siphoned $4.6M for Sports Betting, Expenses
November 23, 2023

Indiana Financial Adviser Siphoned $4.6M for Sports Betting, Expenses

A rogue financial adviser from Indianapolis looted a client’s investment account of $4.6 million and splurged on sports betting, according to prosecutors. He pleaded guilty this week to a count each of wire fraud and...

Written by Philip Conneller
Myanmar Rebel Offensive Ousts Chinese Mafia from Notorious Casino Town
November 23, 2023

Myanmar Rebel Offensive Ousts Chinese Mafia from Notorious Casino Town

A coalition of rebels in Myanmar’s semi-lawless Shan State have stormed the border gambling town of Laukkaing, toppling the local Chinese mafia that have run its casinos and scam factories for years. An alliance of...

Written by Philip Conneller
Yonkers Harness Racing Resumes After Serious Accident
November 20, 2023

Yonkers Harness Racing Resumes After Serious Accident

Yonkers Raceway resumed racing Monday following a serious accident on Friday that injured at least four drivers. In the eighth race on Friday, one horse tripped coming into the first bend, leading to a domino...

Written by Philip Conneller
Rivers Casino Des Plaines Customer Info Compromised in Cyberattack
November 17, 2023

Rivers Casino Des Plaines Customer Info Compromised in Cyberattack

Rivers Casino Des Plaines, Illi., said Thursday that it suffered a cyberattack over the summer that compromised the private data of an undisclosed number of patrons and employees. While the attack occurred “on or around”...

Written by Philip Conneller
Ex-Crown Resorts Guard Claims James Packer Dodging Assault Case Costs
November 16, 2023

Ex-Crown Resorts Guard Claims James Packer Dodging Assault Case Costs

Former Crown Resorts tycoon James Packer is once again being sued by a security guard who claims he was assaulted by the billionaire in 2016. Dr. Iskandar Chaban alleges Packer and Crown Resorts have failed...

Written by Philip Conneller
DraftKings Hacker Pleads Guilty to Stealing $600K from Customer Accounts
November 16, 2023

DraftKings Hacker Pleads Guilty to Stealing $600K from Customer Accounts

A Madison, Wisconsin teenager pled guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to commit computer intrusion. The plea came in relation to the theft of more than $600K from around 1,600 DraftKings accounts. Joseph Garrison, 18, who once...

Written by Philip Conneller
Edwin Castro is Rightful Winner of $2.08B Powerball, Lawyer Says Video Proves
November 16, 2023

Edwin Castro is Rightful Winner of $2.08B Powerball, Lawyer Says Video Proves

A lawyer for Edwin Castro, the winner of the biggest lottery prize of all time, says he has viewed a security video of his client purchasing the historic Powerball ticket. David De Paoli believes the...

Written by Philip Conneller
Bet365 Axes Soccer Player from Pundit Job Over Problem Gambling Stance
November 15, 2023

Bet365 Axes Soccer Player from Pundit Job Over Problem Gambling Stance

Online sports betting giant Bet365 has kicked soccer player Steven Caulker off a sports broadcast it sponsored because of his outspokenness on problem gambling. The journeyman center-back is currently without a club and has been...

Written by Philip Conneller